npstechnologypd - Blogging Essentials

To create student blogs, the following essential content and topics should be covered:

Appropriate user names, passwords and blog url
Writing posts and pages
Using the dashboard and managing posts
How to categorize and tag post entries (for personal and search engine purposes)
How to write reflective and descriptive journal entries
Appropriate content for school based online blogs
How to instigate and maintain conversations, using comments
How to comment appropriately on blog posts
Appropriate behaviors including plagiarism, cyber safety and digital citizenship
How to use their blog for reflective purposes

Worthwhile content

Introduce various web2.0 tools to give an attractive appearance and rich content
How to use and create avatars
How to add hyperlinks
Work that reflects their own personal identity and learning styles
How to add or link multimedia content including podcasts, digital stories and movies